Chariots of the Gods?

provided explanations, reassured life, encouraged people to live on and inspired great achievements. The creation of the universe and also humans are the same in the myths of the Greeks and the Romans. The gods and goddesses were the same for both these cultures but the Romans gave those gods Roman names. Ultimately, creation myths are popular because they allow questions about the origin of the universe and mankind to be answered. Moreover, these myths explain the very existence of man and…

♣ What is the context for the sin (i.e. what is going on that leads up to Saul’s sin?) ϖ Prior to Saul’s sin, the Israelites and Philistines are at war with each other. Saul defeats the Philistines; however, the Philistines muster up 30,000 chariots and 6,000 horsemen along with many other troops. The Israelites become scared and go into hiding. Samuel does not come as he promised and Saul is anxious. ♣ What is Saul’s sin in this chapter? ϖ Saul’s sin in this chapter that he does not wait for…

horror and guilt over her intense love. Her pain is so intense that she believes that “it is better then / that [she] should die and know no more of anything” (248-249). Phaedra is innocent and has nothing to do with Hippolytus’s conflict with the gods, yet her suffering is used as a vehicle to further the plot. She remains in this status even in death; her suicide is used to create emotional pain in Theseus that will motivate him to curse his son. This sends the message that female suffering is…

1. Paleo- Indians were the first people to migrate to the new world. They were to have followed other animals from their home to the new world. They were very smart, archaeologist found tools they created and used for various aspects of their lives. The Paleo-Indians are known for their “three sisters” agriculture. “Three Sisters” agriculture is the farming of maize, beans, and squash. They developed the “three sisters” agriculture because they are plants that help each other grow healthy. In…

Megara as a mortal instead of joining the gods on Mount Olympus(Clements and Musker, Hercules). Megara’s role in the myth does not receive a “happy ending” and is plagued with tragedy. Megara, who is the daughter of the King of Thebes, is given to Hercules for marriage as a gratitude prize for winning back the kingdom from the Minyans. This happy marriage between Hercules and Megara results…

Animals are unique creatures that possess similar or even more humane characteristics than humans. All throughout history they have helped humans develop into what they are today. Though they aid them, animal cruelty has taken shape. Animals are being used for money, hunting, accessories, and experimentation. Many are being used to the point of extinction. The question of whether humans help rescue or continues lies within their efforts. Animals were used throughout history for education,…

Showing welcome was the simplest way to bring fame and fortune to yourself and your family within the time of ancient Greece. The link among a guest, and host wasn 't solely polite, but it thus might confirm what would happen to you. Within the Odyssey, Homer uses the connection among guests-hosts as the simplest way to point out the behavior of the characters. Once a decent relationship of guests-hosts was acted out properly the result was continually fortunate for the guests and also the host.…

restored Christian property that had been lost during the prosecutions of Christians. Emperor Theodosius I held the Second Ecumenical Council of the Church in 381which fought Arianism, a religious doctrine that says Jesus Christ (son) was inferior to God. Their counter…

When a warrior dies in Homer’s Iliad and Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War, he loses his ability to take control of his own life. Having surrendered to his fate (moira), the duty to protect the fallen warrior falls upon his comrades. These warriors feel that they have a moral duty to protect the bodies of the fallen, particularly those who died in service to their communities and cities (poleis). If a man does not die in the line of duty, however, his body may not receive the same…

Homer the author of the poem, “The Iliad” conveys information to the reader about the wrath of Achilles and how his wrath builds up throughout the poem. Achilles is the strongest warrior in the Achaean army and he uses that to his advantage. When Achilles questions something, he demands an answer. If he does not get what he wants, he becomes mad in which his wrath continues to accumulate. The actions of Achilles shows the reader his rage and why he has so much anger towards the people that he…